Breeds you would like to own but can't

[binka_nugget]

I would LOVE to own an Afghan Hound but at the moment, it's not possible as my hands are tied with my three already. I'm having a hard time keeping up with grooming the Shelties, nevermind daily brushing for an Afghan! I've been hinting to my boyfriend I'd like to get an Afghan hound when we buy a house in a couple years..

[Danegirl2208]

I would love a Caucasian Ovcharka..but it's not likely that I ever will.

[Glacier]

I'd love a Greyhound, but they just aren't made for this climate.

[Alysser]

I want a greyhound, but my mom won't let me get any dogs at the moment.

One I want but can't even think about getting when I am older are Great Danes. I am REALLY short and they are REALLY big. Let's just say one would probably WALK me.

[Giselle]

Wow, I never knew so many people liked greyhounds!

Hmmm, I like dobies and mals and possibly Beaucerons and German Pinschers. However, I don't think I could own all four at one time. Hopefully, I'll be able to get all four sometime in my lifetime, but all at once sounds like more than I can chew. I'd also like a BC, but I don't think I could keep up.

[Aspen and Misty]

I'd love a Greyhound, but they just aren't made for this climate.

This cracks me up, I just see a vision of your huskies pulling the greyhound on the sled while it wears a little sweater. Or I could see it running beside the slide (of course wearing a sweater again )

I would love to own a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel, but with my already 2 big dogs I just know I'm at my limit living in my small 2 bedroom apartment. Heck, if I can ever get my 3rd dog Bo (who currently is living with my friend) into my house I know I will be WAY over my limit!

I need a house....(lol)

Ashley

[luvofallhorses]

I would LOVE to own a husky, maybe someday. I want this boy where I work. he's awesome!
his name is Goliath and he is my buddy.

http://www.montanapets.org/bas/pictures/08-D1011.html

[Catlady711]

If you mean cause they might now get along etc that could be wrong. I have 5 (which is close to 7) and when we got the cats we had my rb Thunder and now we have Rockee. Thunder was a big Shepherd/Golden and Rockee a Lab/Pit who actually hated and still hates outside cats.

Part of it is they wouldn't get along. Bear and Pooky would probably be ok with a dog. Jack is the problem child. When he was still an outside stray he would hide if he even saw a dog walking all the way down the street. I once had been given an unpainted cement statue of a schnauser (sp?) and Jack would no longer go on leash walks in the back yard. When I tried to show him it was cement he would arch up, puff up his fur, growl and hiss. I finally had to get rid of the statue so he would go for walks again. lol

The other part is I have just enough room in the house for me, hubby and the kitties. There simply isn't room for a large dog, and I'd rather any dog I get be a house dog, not an outside dog.

[bckrazy]

I have tons of breeds that I LOVE but will probably never own. Mostly, because I am very picky, and I wouldn't want a dog who does not fit my personality.

Catahoula Leopard Dog - One of my favorite breeds... but too independent and, well... houndy.
Fila Brasileiro - They are amazing, but much too strong-willed and protective.
Anatolian Shepherd - Again, amazing dogs, but too independent and forceful.
Pit Bull - I love them, and might own one someday, but they just do not fit my personality. The Pitties I've met are too aloof for my taste.
Saint Bernard - Adorableeee, but so huge and so drooly.
Bassett Hound - Way too stubborn, howly, and drooly. But sososo cute.
Great Dane - I like everything about them, including their enormousness. But, I could not have such a massive dog anytime soon.
Australian Koolie - I love everything about them. Alas, they are incredibly rare, and the breed is super controversial, so I doubt that I'll ever get one.

I'd also like a BC, but I don't think I could keep up.

Pffftt! You could, too! If I can keep up... you can. ;D

[Mycavyangels]

I would love to own

Rottweiler
Saint bernard
Newfoundland

but they are to big for our house

[Pawsitive Thinking]

I would love a Dobermann - they are such sleek and beautiful dogs

[Lori Jordan]

I would love to own

Rottweiler
Saint bernard
Newfoundland

but they are to big for our house

Not Newfs lol,I will soon have 2,But they say that Newfoundlands are fine in appartments.

[Ginger's Mom]

There are several dogs I really like, but my own personal rule is that I would never have a dog that I cannot pick up and carry in an emergency. I would love to have a Chow, or a Norwegian Elkhound, or a Keeshond (actually I may be able to carry a Keeshond, so maybe some day), or a Rottweiller, or a standard Poodle. I would also love an English Sheepdog, but in addition to it's size, I don't know if I would be able to keep up with his/her grooming needs. Oh, I just thought of another dog I would love one day, but they aren't suitable for condo life, a Shiba Inu.

[buttercup132]

I want this boy where I work. he's awesome!
his name is Goliath and he is my buddy.

You want every dog to come home with you from work.

Part of it is they wouldn't get along. Bear and Pooky would probably be ok with a dog. Jack is the problem child. When he was still an outside stray he would hide if he even saw a dog walking all the way down the street. I once had been given an unpainted cement statue of a schnauser (sp?) and Jack would no longer go on leash walks in the back yard. When I tried to show him it was cement he would arch up, puff up his fur, growl and hiss. I finally had to get rid of the statue so he would go for walks again. lol

Aw poor guy, if he doesn't do well with a non barking, moving, breathing dog then I can imagine how he would be with a real one.

[3GSDMom]

I'd love to own a Rottweiler. Ive wanted one for a good seven years now but it doesnt seem likely I will get one soon. Insurance companies make it difficult to own Rotties =/

I really want a Beauceron too. Though Im sure I could get one if I really wanted one. Really, there are few breeds I couldnt get if I wanted. The only breed I really cant live without is the German Shepherd Dog and Ive already surrounded myself with them